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Real-Life Escape Game Teams Up with “Case Closed” for “Escape from the Skyscraper”
Players work *with* Detective Conan to plot their escape
We’ve reported before on the real life escape game featuring Detective Conan from Case Closed before, but now YATTAR JAPAN brings us additional info on this attraction touring Japan where players team up with a guy in a Conan suit to solve a life or death mystery. Get a look after the jump!
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FEATURE: Evangelion Merchandise Hands-on Review
Run the gauntlet of Eva 3.33 tie-ins and live to tell the tale (barely)
Otaku USA’s Matt Schley gets down and dirty in the Tokyo trenches and try out some of the latest Eva-branded merch including an artery-clogging, nine-patty hamburger, stale coffee, and putting some pretty strong liquid directly into his eyeballs. Activate your AT Field after the jump!
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Ami and Mami Futami "IDOLM＠STER" Figures on Sale Soon
Attack of the twin sister idol singers
YATTAR NEWS brings us pics and info on a pair of figures based on the twin sister idol singers from the popular IDOLM＠STER franchise. Get a look after the jump!
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FEATURE: Why You Should Be Watching the "Creamy Mami" Anime
Now available for viewing on Anime Sols
Thanks to the new Anime Sols streaming site, the cult classic ‘80s era anime series Creamy Mami is finally available to English language viewers! To help celebrate, guest writer Kara Dennison provides an overview of Mami and her friends, her adventures, and her place in anime history. Read on for more!
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Dragon Quest Slime Candy Out Now
Available exclusively at the official Square Enix store
YATTAR JAPAN brings us pics and info on some tasty treats inspired by the iconic blue mascot of the Dragon Quest game series. Get a look after the jump!
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Anime First Impressions: Flowers of Evil
The divisive power of rotoscoping
Our comrades in arms at OTAKU USA magazine weigh in on the first round of episodes of one of this season’s most polarizing and unique anime, Flowers of Evil. Read on and voice your own opinions!
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"Unofficial Sentai Akibaranger" Season 2 Figures Released
Via Bandai’s “HDM Souzetsu” toy line
YATTAR JAPAN brings us pics and info about a new series of figures from Bandai based on the latest series of the cult live-action show "Unofficial Sentai Akibaranger". Get a look after the jump!
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Sakura-Con Interviews - Toshihiro Kawamoto, Reki Kawahara, Eir Aoi, Luna Haruna
A quartet of anime industry titans speak!
Crunchyroll’s lugiamania went to Sakura Con, put on her press cap, and scored interviews with some very big names. Read and watch her interviews with the co-founder of BONES, the author of Sword Art Online, and the singers for Fate/Zero and Sword Art Online after the jump!
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Sandals from the "Rebuild of Evangelion" RADIO EVA Project Now on Sale
Priced at 5,985 yen
YATTAR JAPAN brings us pics and info on state of the art footwear designed as a tie-up with the Rebuild of Evangleion films. Get a look after the jump!
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“Anohana” Themed Hiking Courses Debut in Japan
Campaign runs until Nov. 30
YATTAR NEWS brings us info and pics on a new series of hikes based on the anime series Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day. Folks who complete the hikes receive badges that make a tapestry when assembled. Get a look after the jump!
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"One Piece" Mini-toy Anniversary Year Project Begins
New sets on sale in July
YATTAR JAPAN strikes again with news and pics about a new series of commemorative One Piece candy toy figures from Bandai that go on sale this summer. Get an advance look after the jump!
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"Dragon Ball Z" Limited Edition Watch Out Now
Retails for nearly US$400
YATTAR JAPAN brings us pics and info on a super-pricey, super-deluxe, and pretty sweet Dragon Ball Z watch released to tie-up with the new Battle of Gods movie. Get a look after the jump!
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“Mazinger Z” 40th Anniversary Commemorative Silver Coin and Alloy Figure Out Now
Limited to 950, retails for 48,500 yen
YATTAR NEWS brings us info and pics on a super limited, super expensive item created to celebrate four decades of super robot Mazinger Z! Get a look after the jump!
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“Detective Conan” Limited Edition Watch Coming Soon
Only 5,000 made
Our buddies at YATTAR JAPAN bring us info and pics on a limited edition watch commemorating the new Detective Conan AKA Case Closed) anime film. Get a look after the jump!
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FEATURE: Spring 2013 Anime Early Impressions
Surprises Everywhere!
Guest contributor Marow of the Anime Viking blog is BACK with a roundup of impressions on the new season of anime. After the jump, enjoy his takes on Attack on Titan, Flowers of Evil, Oreimo 2, and much more!
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